{"id":25108,"date":"2022-06-25T22:00:49","date_gmt":"2022-06-25T22:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/malawi\/all-news\/vixens-banking-on-mwawi-kumwendas-dominance"},"modified":"2022-06-25T22:24:29","modified_gmt":"2022-06-25T22:24:29","slug":"vixens-banking-on-mwawi-kumwendas-dominance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/malawi\/all-news\/vixens-banking-on-mwawi-kumwendas-dominance","title":{"rendered":"Vixens banking on Mwawi Kumwenda\u2019s dominance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Malawi. <\/strong><\/span>Australia\u2019s Suncorp Netball Super Netball League side Melbourne Vixens are banking on Malawian icon Mwawi Kumwenda\u2019s composure and aerial dominance during a Preliminary Final showdown against Giants Netball at John Cain Arena in Melbourne today.<\/p>\n<p>The two teams will be fighting for the right to take on West Coast Fever in the grand final on July 3. Vixens are hoping to put out a consistent four quarter effort in their preliminary final battle and avoid any extra minutes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWithout Kiera Austin (health and safety protocols) it will be up to Rahni Samason and stalwart Mwai Kumwenda to steer the ship in attack, with Ruby Barkmeyer stepping up to offer another dynamic option.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSamason proved that super shots were no problem against the Fever, sinking 10 in our semifinal last week, while Kumwenda will need to maintain her composure and dominance in the air against the likes of Tilly McDonell and April Brandley,\u201d reads part of a preview on Vixens\u2019 website.<\/p>\n<p>Kumwenda described the match as a must-win. \u201cThis is a must-win for us to go into the grand final. We need to maintain the good spirit in the team so that we get the result,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>Vixens will be hoping to maintain their form against Giants who they beat twice this season. Kumwenda\u2019s agility when it matters most will also be vital to Vixens\u2019 chances of coming out victorious, according to foxsports.com. au.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTilly McDonell is going to have her hands full at the back with Mwai Kumwenda \u2013 who shot at 100 percent last week, let\u2019s not forget \u2013 so it\u2019s what happens in front of her that matters,\u201d reads part of the online publication\u2019s preview. Giants emerged 65-57 victors during the two sides\u2019 last preliminary final meeting in 2017.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/malawi\">Malawi<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Malawi. Australia\u2019s Suncorp Netball Super Netball League side Melbourne Vixens are banking on Malawian icon Mwawi Kumwenda\u2019s composure and aerial dominance during a Preliminary Final showdown against Giants Netball at John Cain Arena in Melbourne today. 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